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Hi-Desert eating -

Greetings,I notice that hardly any postings cover the Hi-desert (or low desert). For us poor souls that live out here that's not too surprising since there are sacrifices that comes with a low population density and an economy that isn't pacing the rest of the state.

I know of one or two gems near me (see I14 postings). I normally travel from Ridgecrest to SoCal to catch planes so I usually only have a chance to try the breakfast menu. I just tried the Skillet (Cowboy decor) down in Rosamond (I14) and they serve an excellent country breakfast at very reasonable prices. They were very receptive to my preferences about how I like my eggs/hashbrowns/bacon. The biscuits and gravy was great - I simply detest Farmers Bros. gravy mix and finding tasty homemade gravy like this (like my mom use to make) is becoming rare. A definate bonus is the occassional train going by on the nearby tracks! I give the Skillet a 9 out of 10 for country breakfast. I glanced at the lunch and dinner menu and decided that I'll try to stop in sometime.

The Astroburger at Kramer Junction (395 and 58) has a simply excellent egg breakfast sandwich.

I've heard people rave about the Still Life Cafe up in Olancha (I395) on the East side of the Seirras. I'll make a special trip for this one soon.

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